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Barnar Family History

Barnar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barna, Barner, Barnas, Bargar, Barnard, Berner, Barr, Barnes, Bara

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Where is the Barnar family from?

You can see how Barnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Barnar families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Barnar's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barnar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barnar. 72% of Barnar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barnar women worked as a Typist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Barnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Barnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Barnar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Barnar. For the veterans among your Barnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Barnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Barnar in 1973 was 82, and 50 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barnar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barnar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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